Have you ever thought of putting yourself in the shoes of one of the apostles seated around Christ at this Passover supper? How would you react to his prophecy of betrayal? Would you also reply – Is it I Lord?
Every Sunday we eat and drink with Christ at the table of the Holy Eucharist. Yet like Judas, we also betray Christ. The priceless gift of Christ for us is his Body and Blood. It is the sign of his unconditional love, forgiveness and life. Our Amen during communion is our assent that our body may also become the instruments of love for the other. We betray Christ when we do not forgive, when we are unjust, when money becomes the sole reason of our existence. Before receiving his body and blood, let us first ask ourselves before Christ – Is it I Lord?
